Gaylan Benda Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Gaylan Benda of Waterloo, Iowa. Gaylan, born on January 29, 1938, passed away on June 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Gaylan for their warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While they will be deeply missed, the influence they had on the lives around them remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Gaylan’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences they brought to the world.
Gaylan was predeceased by: parents, Beverly Benda (Reisner) and Jerry Benda; and siblings, Ronald Benda and Janelle Polansky. Gaylan is survived by: siblings, Geraldine Floerchinger, Kenneth Benda (Julia) and Terry Benda (Kerri).
